Katarina Djordjević
London,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a young, enthusiastic and diligent graduate engineer aspiring for a position in the environmental sector to drive necessary change within the construction industry. I am aiming to bolster my strong pursuit of knowledge and experience by utilizing my key skills of critical thinking, attention to detail and communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
English teacher
ETC Education
Ratchaburi
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Teaching English for communication in Ratchaburi, Thailand to 12–16-year-olds
- Cross-cultural communication: communicating with children and adults whose first language is Thai
Receptionist/Administration Manager
Dr Djordjevic Ophthalmology Practice
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Organisation: Devised and implemented a new filing system
- Communication: Answered patient calls and scheduled patients' eye exams and surgeries
- Administration: Ordered supplies and managed suppliers and performed other account administration duties
Civil engineering intern
Barnes Group Holdings South Africa
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented the installation of concrete bases for Mefkon Tundish heaters (concrete and rebar calculations)
- Assisted in conducting land surveying of the SCAW location site for the new foundry to house the second continuous casting machine
- Critical thinking and problem solving: assisted the project team by making suggestions on the placement of Mefkon Tundish heaters in the new production warehouse
- Construction management and organization: assisted project manager Jonny Miller in all aspects of the project’s program planning and decision-making
Education
MSc - Environment and Sustainability
Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom 09.2025 -
BEng - Civil Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 - 09.2023
National Senior Certificate -
St Stithians College
Skills
- Autodesk (intermediate level) (AutoCAD)
- Python (intermediate level)
- Civil engineering programs (intermediate level) CivilFEM, QGIS, Hecras, Geostudio, WRSM2000
- MS Office (advanced level) (Excel, Word, Access, Publisher)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Serbian
Proficient (C2)
Croatian
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Elementary
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Matric Academic Colours award, Obtained an 80% average across 9 subjects.
- ABRSM Royal Schools of Music, Grade 7 Piano and Grade 5 music theory.
Timeline
MSc - Environment and Sustainability
Birkbeck, University of London
09.2025 -
English teacher
ETC Education
06.2023 - 09.2024
Civil engineering intern
Barnes Group Holdings South Africa
01.2022 - 03.2022
Receptionist/Administration Manager
Dr Djordjevic Ophthalmology Practice
12.2018 - 08.2023
BEng - Civil Engineering
University of Pretoria
04.2001 - 09.2023
National Senior Certificate -
St Stithians College
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